Swirling camera work and chronological jumps quietly tighten the screw while the art direction provides continual delight: The Good Girls is, among things, a deliciously precise critique of 1980s fashion.

Marquez's direction shows an elegant sobriety and is careful not to deify a lifestyle more than to show its decadence, showing empathy with characters difficult to empathize with. [Full Review in Spanish]

We've seen this story before, but Abella keeps things interesting with her laser-like focus on set details and Salas's layered performance. The film doesn't go easy on Sofia but still gives Salas room to find her vulnerability.